Ireland
Quinn UK reopening moves a step closer
Quinn’s decision to back down on its opposition to the Financial Regulator’s appointment of administrators Grant Thornton to Quinn Insurance may help pave the way for the reopening of its UK business.
Quinn backs down on administration
The board of Quinn Insurance has withdrawn its objection to the petition for the appointment of joint administrators to the company.
Regulator welcomes High Court decision on Quinn Insurance
The Financial Regulator has welcomed the High Court's decision to confirm the appointment of a full time administrator at Quinn Insurance.
Quinn backs down on administration
The board of Quinn Insurance has withdrawn its objection to the petition for the appointment of joint administrators to the company.
Regulator welcomes High Court decision on Quinn Insurance
The Financial Regulator has welcomed the High Court's decision to confirm the appointment of a full time administrator at Quinn Insurance.
QBE names new regional bosses
Insurer QBE has appointed two new regional business heads to its UK underwriting network.
Quinn staff plan to hold rally on Friday
Quinn employees are to hold a rally on 16 April at noon outside the regulators office at the Central Bank in Dublin.
Quinn given hope over UK insurance return
The Financial Regulator has offered Quinn Group some hope that it may be allowed to reopen for insurance business in the UK, albeit in a limited capacity.
Offshore insurers deny cutting rates to win ex-Quinn business
Two unrated offshore insurers said to be among the key beneficiaries of Quinn¹s problems in the UK have hit back at suggestions they are underpricing risks to win commercial business previously underwritten by the Irish firm.
Quinn planned to reduce UK broker panel before Regulator stepped in
Quinn Insurance wrote to brokers outlining plans to grow its UK business days before the insurance group was banned from writing any new business there, according to reports this morning.
Quinn planned to reduce UK broker panel before Regulator stepped in
Quinn Insurance wrote to brokers outlining plans to grow its UK business days before the insurance group was banned from writing any new business there, according to reports this morning.
Quinn appoints financial restructuring firm
Talbot Hughes McKillop has been engaged by Quinn Group to provide financial restructuring services to the company, it announced today.
Quinn appoints financial restructuring firm
Talbot Hughes McKillop has been engaged by Quinn Group to provide financial restructuring services to the company, it announced today.
Quinn Insurance administration hearing delayed
The full hearing of the Financial Regulator's action to put Quinn Insurance into full administration has been postponed.
Beazley changes reporting currency
Lloyd's insurer Beazley is to change its reporting currency to US dollars for the 2010 financial year onward.
Quinn Insurance administration hearing delayed
The full hearing of the Financial Regulator's action to put Quinn Insurance into full administration has been postponed.
XL targets Irish mid-market
XL Insurance has launched a Dublin-based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.
XL targets Irish mid-market
XL Insurance has launched a Dublin-based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.
Sean Quinn admits insurer is losing "an absolute fortune" due to uncertainty
The founder of the Quinn Group has admitted his insurance company is "losing an absolute fortune" in administration, with revenue dropping by as much as 80%.
Quinn UK ban to remain after Regulator given dossier on operation
The ban on Quinn Insurance from trading in the United Kingdom is not expected to be lifted today, according to reports in the Irish media.
Report says Quinn may have failed to reserve properly for claims
The Financial Regulator may refer breaches of insurance regulations uncovered in its investigation into Quinn Insurance to the office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the Garda Síochána. according to reports.
Sean Quinn admits insurer is losing "an absolute fortune" due to uncertainty
The founder of the Quinn Group has admitted his insurance company is "losing an absolute fortune" in administration, with revenue dropping by as much as 80%.
Quinn UK ban to remain after Regulator given dossier on operation
The ban on Quinn Insurance from trading in the United Kingdom is not expected to be lifted today, according to reports in the Irish media.
Report says Quinn may have failed to reserve properly for claims
The Financial Regulator may refer breaches of insurance regulations uncovered in its investigation into Quinn Insurance to the office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the Garda Síochána. according to reports.